Total Bridges
14,554
Public highway bridges in Kentucky
State profile · Near national median SD
Kentucky bridge safety
Condition ratings, load ratings, and structural-deficiency data for every public highway bridge in Kentucky — drawn straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory.
- 14,554
- Public bridges
- 23.9%
- Good condition
- 7.1%
- Poor condition
- 7.1%
- Structurally deficient
Good Condition
23.9%
3,472 bridges rated 7-9
-26.1pp vs 50% benchmark
Poor Condition
7.1%
1,027 bridges rated 0-4
Structurally Deficient
7.1%
1,027 bridges flagged for repair priority
0.1pp vs national avg 7.0%
Kentucky vs national bridge condition
Kentucky — Good condition share 23.9%
National avg
Share of bridges rated 7-9 on the FHWA 0-9 scale (deck, superstructure, substructure all good).
Kentucky — Structurally deficient share 23.5%
National avg
Lower is better. Bar maxes at 30% (worst-state ceiling). National average sits at 7.0%.
Condition Distribution
Bridge inventory deck-condition mix — Kentucky (FHWA NBI)
Counties (120)
Adair 143 Allen 88 Anderson 84 Ballard 85 Barren 147 Bath 89 Bell 205 Boone 138 Bourbon 112 Boyd 89 Boyle 89 Bracken 49 Breathitt 124 Breckinridge 91 Bullitt 99 Butler 98 Caldwell 116 Calloway 210 Campbell 131 Carlisle 75 Carroll 68 Carter 189 Casey 143 Christian 300 Clark 117 Clay 160 Clinton 41 Crittenden 89 Cumberland 93 Daviess 283 Edmonson 39 Elliott 53 Estill 56 Fayette 200 Fleming 117 Floyd 161 Franklin 117 Fulton 95 Gallatin 55 Garrard 67 Grant 79 Graves 380 Grayson 119 Green 57 Greenup 160 Hancock 70 Hardin 223 Harlan 252 Harrison 153 Hart 57 Henderson 186 Henry 94 Hickman 123 Hopkins 251 Jackson 51 Jefferson 662 Jessamine 58 Johnson 99 Kenton 142 Knott 134 Knox 127 Larue 54 Laurel 131 Lawrence 103 Lee 42 Leslie 112 Letcher 179 Lewis 149 Lincoln 136 Livingston 104 Logan 135 Lyon 78 Madison 154 Magoffin 107 Marion 149 Marshall 208 Martin 70 Mason 97 McCracken 201 McCreary 39 McLean 75 Meade 24 Menifee 49 Mercer 75 Metcalfe 78 Monroe 70 Montgomery 75 Morgan 114 Muhlenberg 153 Nelson 151 Nicholas 82 Ohio 227 Oldham 66 Owen 54 Owsley 55 Pendleton 94 Perry 176 Pike 331 Powell 110 Pulaski 182 Robertson 24 Rockcastle 87 Rowan 130 Russell 46 Scott 183 Shelby 137 Simpson 50 Spencer 58 Taylor 92 Todd 80 Trigg 109 Trimble 44 Union 127 Warren 106 Washington 104 Wayne 76 Webster 144 Whitley 149 Wolfe 77 Woodford 60
Kentucky vs nearby ranks
Adjacent states on the structurally deficient leaderboard (lower share = better)
States are ranked by share of bridges flagged structurally deficient — the FHWA classification for any span where deck, superstructure, or substructure carries a condition rating of 4 or below. Lower percentages indicate stronger maintenance funding and inspection follow-through. States here sit immediately above and below Kentucky on the same metric.
30
Montana
6.70% top marginal rate
36
New York
6.90% top marginal rate
21
Kentucky
7.06% top marginal rate
33
New Hampshire
7.08% top marginal rate
40
Oklahoma
7.50% top marginal rate
Bridges Needing Most Attention in Kentucky
Six lowest-condition bridges in Kentucky, ranked by composite NBI rating. Each is inspected at least every 24 months.
WIDS ROAD
Structurally DeficientOver: WHITE OAK CREEK
100' NE OF JCT CR 5156, Adair, KY
Built 1971 Load: 0.1 t ADT: 10
PETROLEUM RD
Structurally DeficientOver: LITTLE TRAMMEL CREEK
0.2 MI. E JCT US 31E, Allen, KY
Built 1975 Load: 0.1 t ADT: 164
DEERFIELD ROAD
Structurally DeficientOver: STOVALL CREEK
.7 MI W OF JCT KY 802, Ballard, KY
Built 1988 Load: 0.1 t ADT: 40
KY-3042
Structurally DeficientOver: DIX RVR-HERRINGTON LAKE
.05 MI EAST OF KY34, Boyle, KY
Built 1924 Load: 0.1 t ADT: 630
KY-1951
PoorOver: SNAG CREEK
2.4 MI. S.E KY 1019, Bracken, KY
Built 1988 Load: 0.1 t ADT: 36
Jones Branch
Structurally DeficientOver: South Fk Quicksand Creek
100' S of KY 1098 MP 9.23, Breathitt, KY
Built 2013 Load: 0.1 t ADT: 55
All Bridges in Kentucky
US-460
FairOver: ROGERS CREEK
2.8 MI E. OF JCTW/ KY 537, Bourbon, KY
Built 1997 Load: 55.8 t ADT: 1,791
CR-1133
FairOver: KNOB LICK CREEK
.1 MI S OF JCT CR 5037, Casey, KY
Built 1978 Load: 55.8 t ADT: 266
US-431
FairOver: BRANCH OF PANTHER CREEK
1.0 MI NOR. OF JCT KY 554, Daviess, KY
Built 1968 Load: 55.8 t ADT: 11,152
KY-2030
FairOver: LEFT FK-BEAVLR-FK
.01 MI. E. JCT KY 122, Floyd, KY
Built 1997 Load: 55.8 t ADT: 564
VASTINE GREEN ROAD
FairOver: TURKEY CREEK
1.1 M. W. OF KY. 1684, Graves, KY
Built 1965 Load: 55.8 t ADT: 95
KY-2040
FairOver: GREASY CREEK
0.10 MI NW of JCT KY 40, Johnson, KY
Built 2006 Load: 55.8 t ADT: 396
CUPPS CHAPEL-BRODH
FairOver: LONG BRANCH @BRODHEAD
60 FT W of JCT. CR 1365, Rockcastle, KY
Built 1980 Load: 55.8 t ADT: 76
FINNELL PIKE
FairOver: EAST FK.EAGLE CREEK
3.2M N JCT US 62, Scott, KY
Built 1989 Load: 55.8 t ADT: 110
BOYCE-FAIRVIEW RD
FairOver: TRAMMEL FORK
1.1 MI W OF JCT US 231, Warren, KY
Built 1976 Load: 55.8 t ADT: 331
KY-190
FairOver: CLEAR CREEK
2.5 MI NW JCT KY 1491, Bell, KY
Built 1984 Load: 55.9 t ADT: 177
KY-1292
FairOver: MUD LICK CREEK
1.1 MI WEST OF I-71 OP, Boone, KY
Built 1969 Load: 55.9 t ADT: 951
I-165
FairOver: RENFROW CREEK
.2 MI SOUTH OF US 231, Butler, KY
Built 1972 Load: 55.9 t ADT: 12,112
ALVEY BRIDGE RD
FairOver: OLD PANTHER CREEK
0.3 MI. W. JCT. KY. 279, Daviess, KY
Built 1983 Load: 55.9 t ADT: 448
KY-469
FairOver: KEATON FORK
1.3 MI SW OF JCT KY 1092, Johnson, KY
Built 1975 Load: 55.9 t ADT: 219
MAIN STREET
FairOver: TOWN CREEK
SB 0.1 MI N-2 WAY US 641S, Marshall, KY
Built 1999 Load: 55.9 t ADT: 3,671
KY-3
FairOver: Middle Frk Rockcastle Ck
50' S of KY 3/645 Ramp, Martin, KY
Built 1987 Load: 55.9 t ADT: 1,527
MILLPORT SACRAMENT
FairOver: LOG CREEK
0.7 MI. N. JCT. KY 423, Muhlenberg, KY
Built 1979 Load: 55.9 t ADT: 100
RUMMAGE RD
FairOver: TRIB. TO N FK PANTHER CR
ON DAVIESS CO - OHIO CO., Ohio, KY
Built 2003 Load: 55.9 t ADT: 32
KY 255
FairOver: SINKING CREEK
1.4 MI. S. JCT U.S.68/80, Barren, KY
Built 2007 Load: 56.0 t ADT: 516
BEAR CRK RD
FairOver: ROARING PAUNCH CREEK
.6 MI. W. OF KY. 1470, McCreary, KY
Built 1980 Load: 56.0 t ADT: 80
N TANYARD RD
FairOver: CANEY CREEK
.9MI. N OF KY 272, Trigg, KY
Built 1975 Load: 56.0 t ADT: 169
DUNVILLE RD
FairOver: SHORT CREEK
.086 MI. W. JCT CR 5033, Adair, KY
Built 2007 Load: 56.1 t ADT: 113
WYNDEMERE WAY
FairOver: SOUTH FORK BEAVER CREEK
0.1 MI S OF JCT W/US 68, Barren, KY
Built 1993 Load: 56.1 t ADT: 159
KY-854
FairOver: Garner Creek
.4 MI West of JCT KY 3, Boyd, KY
Built 2019 Load: 56.1 t ADT: 498
KY-182
FairOver: Sinking Creek
2 MI NOR. JCT KY 986, Carter, KY
Built 2019 Load: 56.1 t ADT: 274
KY-499
FairOver: DROWNING CREEK @COMBS
ON MADISON - ESTILL CL, Estill, KY
Built 1971 Load: 56.1 t ADT: 390
KY-849
FairOver: WILSON CREEK
.75 MI WEST OF JCT KY 339, Graves, KY
Built 1977 Load: 56.1 t ADT: 210
Blowtown Rd.
FairOver: Bear Creek
_4.2 mi E of JCT KY 1133, Grayson, KY
Built 2009 Load: 56.1 t ADT: 88
KY 1934 SB
FairOver: MILL CREEK
0.7 MI N OF US 31W, Jefferson, KY
Built 1998 Load: 56.1 t ADT: 3,776
KY 1934 NB
FairOver: MILL CREEK
0.7 MI N OF US 31W, Jefferson, KY
Built 1998 Load: 56.1 t ADT: 3,776
TAR CAMP ROAD
FairOver: TAR CAMP BRANCH
285 FT. W.OF KY 3311, Lewis, KY
Built 2006 Load: 56.1 t ADT: 38
EPHESUS SCHOOL RD
FairOver: GILMORE CREEK
.7 MI NO. OF JCT KY 1948, Lincoln, KY
Built 1970 Load: 56.1 t ADT: 105
KY-2375
FairOver: WHIPPOORWILL CREEK
0.35 MI W OF JCT KY 1041, Logan, KY
Built 2003 Load: 56.1 t ADT: 93
KY-711
FairOver: NORTH FORK -LICKING RIVE
2.7 MI EAST OF JCT KY 7, Morgan, KY
Built 1976 Load: 56.1 t ADT: 144
KY-1473
FairOver: DRAINAGE DITCH
.01 MI EAST OF JCT KY 189, Muhlenberg, KY
Built 1977 Load: 56.1 t ADT: 130
US-231
FairOver: MUDDY CREEK
.7 MI. S. JCT KY 69, Ohio, KY
Built 1995 Load: 56.1 t ADT: 14,512
McCONNELL WAY
FairOver: NS RAILROAD
1 MI W OF KY 55, Shelby, KY
Built 1997 Load: 56.1 t ADT: 295
RANGE ACCESS ROAD
FairOver: SALINE CREEK
0.7 MI E W PERIMETER RD, Trigg, KY
Built 1980 Load: 56.1 t ADT: 10
DRY HOLLOW RD
FairOver: DRY HOLLOW CREEK
150' SW 0F JCT KY 1009, Wayne, KY
Built 2004 Load: 56.1 t ADT: 50
RAY MELTON ROAD
FairOver: HIGHLAND CREEK
1.6 MI. N. JCT. KY 56, Webster, KY
Built 1980 Load: 56.1 t ADT: 119
KY-74
FairOver: BACK CREEK
.40 MI NOR. OF TENN ST LN, Bell, KY
Built 1939 Load: 56.2 t ADT: 324
OLD STATE RD
FairOver: N.FK. PANTHER CRK.
.1 MI S OF JCT CR 5129, Daviess, KY
Built 1980 Load: 56.2 t ADT: 243
KY-302
FairOver: BULL CREEK
1.1 MI S OF JCT KY 1428, Floyd, KY
Built 1969 Load: 56.2 t ADT: 3,738
BLUMENBURG ROAD
FairOver: BRANCH OBION CREEK
.25 MI SW OF JCT CR 5324, Hickman, KY
Built 1980 Load: 56.2 t ADT: 14
COOPER CHAPEL RD
FairOver: MCNEELY LAKE
0.15 MI W OF PENN RUN RD, Jefferson, KY
Built 1991 Load: 56.2 t ADT: 2,636
CLEAR CREEK ROAD
FairOver: EAST FK. CLEAR CR.
1.5 MI N OF JCT US 68, Jessamine, KY
Built 1979 Load: 56.2 t ADT: 781
KY-225
FairOver: CSX RAILROAD
.10 MI S OF JCT KY 930, Knox, KY
Built 1983 Load: 56.2 t ADT: 707
KY 2227
FairOver: NS (CNO&TP) SYSTEM
.30 MI N OF JCT US 27, Pulaski, KY
Built 1955 Load: 56.2 t ADT: 3,795
OAK GROVE ROAD
FairOver: NORTH CRANEY CREEK
3.6 MI.S.W.OF JCT.KY 173, Rowan, KY
Built 1983 Load: 56.2 t ADT: 104
KY-132
FairOver: CRAB ORCHARD CREEK
.05 MI SW OF JCT KY 493, Webster, KY
Built 1967 Load: 56.2 t ADT: 206
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Data sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI), latest released cycle. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges Editorial.
Disclaimer: This information is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute professional advice. Data is sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI). A "structurally deficient" rating is a repair-priority signal, not a closure or unsafe-to-cross designation. Consult a qualified civil engineer before making decisions based on this data.
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How FHWA rates bridge condition on a 0-9 scale.
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